Lead Special Education Teacher

Ampersand Therapy LLC; Maywood (IL); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

License reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy is seeking a dedicated Lead Special Education Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year in Maywood, IL. The role is full-time (Mon-Fri) with immediate start and includes IEP leadership and case management responsibilities for a middle school.

The candidate must hold an Illinois PEL with LBS1 endorsement, have case-management experience, and be ready to complete fingerprints/background checks. We offer a supportive, mission-driven environment and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires Valid Illinois PEL with LBS1 endorsement.
• Case Manager experience for middle school.
• Fingerprinting and background check required before start.

Responsibilities

• Lead IEP and case management for middle school.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and specialists to support inclusive education.

Skills

Case Manager experience

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Illinois PEL with LBS1 endorsement

Job description

## Lead Special Education TeacherApply: Maywood, IL: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-103347**Job Title:**Lead Special Education Teacher**Pay Range:**$60-65/hour**Job Description:****Lead Special Education Teacher 2026–2027 School Year | Maywood, IL | Up to $65/hour** Ampersand Therapy is hiring a dedicated**Lead Special Education Teacher** for a full-time position for the 2026–2027 school year in Maywood, IL. **Position Details****Schedule:** Full-Time, Monday - Friday **Start Date:** ASAP, 2026-2027 School Year **Location:** Maywood School District 89 **Role Details:** IEP Lead Teacher / **Case Manager** for Middle School **What We’re Looking For*** Valid Illinois PEL with **LBS1** endorsement* Case Manager experience* Fingerprinting and background check required before start* Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills* Passion for inclusive education and student-centered practices **Benefits & Perks (for 0.8 FTE and higher)*** Paid sick leave* Healthcare benefits: medical, dental, vision* 401(k) with employer match* Reimbursement for licensing, CEUs, and other professional costs* Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate* W-2 employment* General and professional liability insurance* Referral bonuses* **No non-compete clauses*** Paid volunteer time and donation matching for charities **Why Join Ampersand Therapy?**We're not your typical staffing agency. We're a small, mission-driven team created by therapists and educators who wanted better. After working in school districts and as contractors ourselves, we built Ampersand Therapy to offer an alternative that prioritizes professional respect, genuine support, and community-driven values. **Our Values*** **Equity & Inclusion:** We advocate for anti-racism in schools, support inclusive practices, and partner with organizations like *The Conscious Kid*.* **Community Engagement:** We give back—through donations, volunteer work, and support of organizations like *Special Olympics*, *Project Canine*, and *The Moth*.* **Environmental Responsibility:** We’re committed to sustainability by minimizing waste, using digital systems, and maintaining a carbon-negative footprint. **An Inclusive Workplace**Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate professionals of all races, identities, backgrounds, and abilities. We are committed to building an environment of belonging and professional respect.We're a small business, local to many of the areas we hire in, and are proud to be women, minority, and therapist-founded and run.We began our career working in schools both as district and contract employees. We sought to create an alternative to working with big staffing companies. The result is a small team of like-minded specialists who are striving to create a company that we would want to work for. Because we are therapists ourselves, we are deeply appreciative of and understand the work that you do. We're also in a unique position to be able to support and mentor those who are new to this practice area. We're so passionate about students that we're often working in the schools ourselves. You might find us doing treatments alongside you!